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December 27, 2009

Knights’ adventure stories—and organizational mission statements—cast Knights as participants in political or spiritual war campaigns, business competitions, showdowns with evil, last-ditch survival efforts, or missions to slay a political or cultural dragon. They pursue visions of victory—or the safety for Knights and their loved ones—that results from vanquishing a foe or a threatening trend.

Gardeners’ adventure stories—and organizational mission statements—cast Gardeners as participants in construction of something new, on a journey to a new spiritual place, or aiding the creation or rebirth of a community. Sometimes these are stories of transformation of individuals (making “born again people”), places (making “born again communities”), or churches (making “born again churches”).